This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where safety is central to how the project is designed, mobilised and delivered. You will be working at the front end of something excitingly new, influencing outcomes and setting the standard for what “good” looks like in a complex, high-profile environment, with future partnering opportunities as this portfolio of projects grows nationally.
Relocation and Location
The initial assignment will see you based in Tasmania for approximately 12+ months, after which there will be opportunities to transition onto future projects across Australia as this portfolio continues to grow.
Full relocation support is provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone open to a significant career move and the chance to leave a lasting impact on a nationally significant project.
Must hold relevant working rights and be located in Australia, and be open to a genuine lifestyle relocation or a fixed-term relocation arrangement.
Why This Opportunity
- Permanent role with long term career prospects across a growing national project portfolio
- Opportunity to shape safety from the ground up on a significant landmark project
- Strong organisational commitment to safety leadership
About the Role
You will play a critical role in influencing safety outcomes across a large, high risk commercial construction environment. This role goes beyond compliance and assurance and is focused on leadership, learning and positive influence across the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic and operational safety leadership across the project
- Embedding contemporary safety systems and practices from project mobilisation through delivery
- Influencing senior leaders, project teams and contractors through strong relationships and credibility
- Supporting a learning focused safety culture that values trust, openness and continuous improvement
- Acting as a key safety advisor to the project leadership team
About You
You are a contemporary safety leader who is comfortable operating in complex commercial construction environments and who brings a modern view of safety to project delivery.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading safety on large scale, high risk construction or infrastructure projects
- A contemporary and practical approach to safety, focused on influence, learning and leadership
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trust quickly
- Confidence working at senior level and challenging constructively when required
Cate Ingham or Katie Johnson